Reading Apps to Keep Kids Engaged During Independent Reading

A grade school boy reads a book on a tablet

We can’t say it enough: READING SHOULD BE FUN! Yes, kids should be reading 15 minutes (or more!) each night, and most schools also stipulate nightly reading minutes as homework. However, the push for more reading often makes kids see books as a chore. Stories aren’t to be dreaded; they should be discovered and enjoyed. … Read more

How to Help Your Child Read in 10 Creative Steps

Help Your Child Read

Helping your children learn how to read is one of the most impactful ways to spend quality time with them.  Using alternative teaching methods is a great way to keep your children engaged and focused during homework time or at-home lessons. Take a look at some of the ways to add a bit of fun … Read more

Reading Programs For Kids in Elementary School

Reading programs for kids in elementary school

Reading is one of the most important skills that a child can learn. Reading can promote creativity, improve communication skills, help children understand the world around them, increase their concentration, and make them better students. But sadly, it’s estimated that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. grow up without learning how to read, and … Read more

Finding Reading Help Near Me

Finding Reading Help Near Me

Reading is a skill that requires practice and development. For some students, reading might become an obstacle that prevents them from doing well in other skills such as writing. Developing reading skills requires practice even outside of the classroom. The more reading practice a student does the better and quicker their reading skills will develop. … Read more

How to Use an Online Reading Tutor to Improve Reading Skills

A mom and daughter read a book on the living room floor together

When using Readability, your child has access to an online reading tutor, powered by artificial intelligence,  that is programmed to understand your child’s voice. The role of the interactive tutor is to help guide your child’s reading journey by providing pronunciation assistance and addressing other issues during the lessons.  Your child’s private online tutor also … Read more

How to Help Early Struggling Readers

A mom and daughter read a book together on the living room floor

According to NEA Today, reading expectations for our youngest students (kindergarteners) are more demanding than ever. Teachers shared their feelings with the NEA publication regarding the push for early literacy and the growing demands for children to develop these skills at such a young age. “Parents think their children will learn letter recognition and sounds. … Read more